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English
Girl
ɡərl
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Girl -
A female child or young woman
Example: She is a smart girl who excels in her studies.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used to refer to young females
A term of endearment for a young woman
Example: Hey, girl! How are you doing?
Usage: informalContext: casual settings among friends
Note: Used to show familiarity or friendliness
A female of a specified kind or quality
Example: She's a country girl at heart.
Usage: informalContext: describing characteristics or traits
Note: Can be used to describe someone's personality or background
Girl's synonyms
young woman
A young woman refers to a female who is in the early stages of adulthood.
Example: She is a talented young woman who excels in her studies.
Note: The term 'young woman' implies a more mature age range compared to 'girl.'
lass
Lass is a colloquial term used to refer to a young girl or woman, especially in Scottish English.
Example: The lass from the countryside had a cheerful demeanor.
Note: The term 'lass' is more informal and regional compared to 'girl.'
lassie
Lassie is a Scottish term used to refer to a young girl or a beloved female child.
Example: The little lassie helped her grandmother in the garden.
Note: Similar to 'lass,' 'lassie' is more informal and often used in a specific regional context.
young lady
Young lady is a polite and formal way to address a young female.
Example: The young lady elegantly entered the room, catching everyone's attention.
Note: Compared to 'girl,' 'young lady' conveys a sense of maturity and respect.
Girl expressions, common phrases
It girl
Refers to a young woman who is popular or fashionable, often in the entertainment industry or social circles.
Example: She's the new 'it girl' in Hollywood, everyone's talking about her.
Note: The term 'it girl' emphasizes popularity and trendiness beyond just being a girl.
Girl power
Represents the idea of female empowerment, strength, and solidarity.
Example: The group of girls showed their 'girl power' by standing up to the bullies.
Note: The term 'girl power' highlights empowerment and unity among girls rather than just referring to individual girls.
Girly girl
Describes a girl who enjoys traditionally feminine interests and activities.
Example: She's a real 'girly girl' who loves dresses, makeup, and all things pink.
Note: The term 'girly girl' emphasizes a strong association with stereotypically feminine characteristics.
Party girl
Refers to a young woman who enjoys going out to social events and parties frequently.
Example: She used to be a 'party girl' in college, but now she's focused on her career.
Note: The term 'party girl' often carries connotations of a carefree and social lifestyle, beyond just being a girl who attends parties.
Girl crush
Denotes a non-romantic admiration or attraction towards another woman.
Example: I have a 'girl crush' on her style, she always looks so put together.
Note: The term 'girl crush' specifies a strong admiration or affinity for another woman, distinct from a romantic or platonic crush on a girl.
Golden girl
Refers to a person, often a girl or woman, who is favored or highly successful in various aspects.
Example: She's the 'golden girl' of the family, always excelling in everything she does.
Note: The term 'golden girl' signifies someone who is exceptional or esteemed, beyond just being a girl.
Tomboy
Describes a girl who behaves in a boyish manner, enjoys activities traditionally associated with boys, or prefers a more masculine style.
Example: She's not your typical 'girl', she's more of a 'tomboy' who enjoys playing sports and getting dirty.
Note: The term 'tomboy' highlights a deviation from stereotypical feminine behavior, emphasizing a more boyish or masculine demeanor.
Girl everyday (slang) expressions
Chick
Informal term for a young woman or girl, often used in a casual or friendly manner.
Example: I'm meeting up with some chicks later.
Note: Chick is a more casual and colloquial term compared to 'girl'.
Gal
Informal term for a woman or girl, often used affectionately or in a familiar way.
Example: She's a tough gal who knows how to handle herself.
Note: Using 'gal' can convey a sense of familiarity or friendliness compared to 'girl'.
Babe
A term of endearment for a woman or girl, often used in a flirtatious or affectionate manner.
Example: Hey babe, how was your day?
Note: Babe is more intimate and can be used in romantic or close relationships, whereas 'girl' is more neutral.
Damsel
An archaic term for a young and unmarried woman, often used in a romantic or literary context.
Example: The knight rescued the damsel in distress from the tower.
Note: Damsel is a more poetic or old-fashioned term compared to 'girl'.
Biddy
A term, often derogatory, for an older woman, but sometimes used humorously to refer to younger women as well.
Example: The group of old biddies were chatting on the park bench.
Note: Biddy usually refers to older women but can be used humorously or condescendingly towards younger women, unlike 'girl'.
Sista
A slang term derived from 'sister' used to show solidarity or closeness between women, especially in Black English.
Example: She's my sista from another mista!
Note: Sista emphasizes a sense of sisterhood or friendship compared to just 'girl'.
Girl - Examples
The girl is playing with her doll.
The young girl is studying hard for her exams.
The group of girls went to the mall to shop.
Girl grammar
Girl - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: girl
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): girls
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): girl
Syllables, Separation and Stress
girl Contains 1 syllables: girl
Phonetic transcription: ˈgər(-ə)l
girl , ˈgər( ə)l (The red syllable is stressed)
Girl - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
girl: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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